by FSL News | 7 Nov, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News, Video & News
- Striker Ibrahim Kargbo Junior scored late into extra time as he helped his Ukrainian side Olimpik Donetsk earned a 3-3 draw with Mariupol on Saturday.
The goal was the 20-year-old first of the season with Donetsk since his loan move from Dynamo Kyiv.
The former Crystal Palace youngster was making his eight appearances amassed 183 minutes.
Donetsk remains sixth on 13 points as they failed to win at home.
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by FSL News | 6 Nov, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
LA Galaxy striker Augustine William is relishing the prospect of making his Sierra Leone debut after being named in the foreign-based squad to face Nigeria.
Having made the step-up in club football, Williams is now looking to continue his upward curve with Sierra Leone.
The striker is looking forward to making his Sierra Leone debut against Nigeria in matchday three and four of the 2022 qualifiers.
This season was the best for the 23-year-old, who has been a pivotal figure in the LA Galaxy II side.
His 13 goals and two assists helped him finished second in the race for the Championship’s Golden Boot behind Phoenix Rising’s Junior Flemmings.
Williams impressive form in this campaign has led to USL key observers named him to the 2020 USL Championship All-League First Team.
He was voted by the club’s management and a league-wide media panel that included representation from every USL market.
“Sierra Leone called-up is a step-up in my career. The opportunity I have been given is something I will take with a lot of pride,” Williams to FSL UK.
“It is an honour to put on the Leone Stars shirt, and I am relishing the chance to be a part of Sierra Leone qualifiers. I will wear the Leone Stars shirt with a lot of pride. I am excited and happy.”
Williams was named USL Championship’s Player of the Month for September/October after recorded seven goals in his last eight games during the final stretch of the season.
His goals proved focal as LA Galaxy race to a second consecutive trip to the USL Championship Playoffs.
The Sierra Leone-born was invited for friendly matches against Mauritania and Niger but due to the club’s playoff commitment was unable to make the trip.
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by FSL News | 1 Nov, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
- LA Galaxy II striker Augustine Williams has been named to the 2020 USL Championship All-League First Team after his impressive form this campaign.
- Williams, who recorded seven goals in his last eight games during the final stretch of the season, was also named USL Championship’s’ Player of the Month for September/October.
His goals lead the Galaxy II to a second consecutive trip to the USL Championship Playoffs.
The 23-year-old finished the campaign with 13 goals two assists to finish second in the race for the Championship’s Golden Boot.
His total also tied for second in the Galaxy II’s history for goals in a single season, trailing only Jack McBean’s standout 2016 season that saw the former Los Dos forward earn All-League First Team honours.
The Sierra Leone-born was invited for friendly matches against Mauritania and Niger but due to club commitment was unable to make the trip.
He was voted by club’s management and a league-wide media panel that included representation from every USL market.
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by FSL News | 31 Oct, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
- Tampa Bay Rowdies defender Mustapha Dumbuya could return to face his former club Phoenix Rising FC in USL final on Sunday.
- The 2020 Eastern Conference Champions will take on Phoenix Rising FC in USL final on 1st November at the Al Lang Stadium.
The contest is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET and will be aired live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and Sirius XM FC.
Right-back, Dumbuya, 33, who won Western Conference Championship with Phoenix Rising FC last season, could be in contention after recovering from a minor injury.
He was part of Rising’s record-setting season when the amassed 78 points a league record.
“I was injured, but I am fully fit again. The team has been playing well,” Dumbuya confirmed he is in line to play.
Rising FC earned the USL Championship Regular Season Title on September 29, 2019, after playing New Mexico United to a 2–2 draw.
Having won a Western Conference Championship just two years ago, Rising will face a tough task against Rowdies, who have been in solid form all season.
Meanwhile, Tampa Bay Rowdies announced on Friday that Head Coach Neill Collins and two others unnamed have tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Sunday’s USL Championship Final.
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by FSL News | 27 Oct, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
- Minnesota United striker Kei Kamara has not ruled out a Sierra Leone return ahead of Nigeria doubleheader, Football Sierra Leone understands.
- Kamara, 36, scored a brilliant goal against Liberia during the second leg time of the 2022 World Cup qualifier in Freetown last September.
The Major League soccer veteran announced an unexpected retirement on the eve of the African Cup of Nations closed doors 1-1 opener against Lesotho in November 2019.
At the time the fifth all-time MLS top scorer says several factors have influenced his decision, despite family and colleagues tried talking him out of his decision.
But, according to close friends, Kamara is ready to make a U-turn and give his best to the Leone Stars.
The Leone Stars will travel to Nigeria next month to honour matchday three of the African Cup of Nations qualifier before hosting the three-time African Champions in Freetown.
Several reports have indicated that the Nigeria Football Federation has picked Benin City, the Samuel Ogbenudia Stadium as a potential host.
As at the time of this publication, Kei Kamara is unavailable to comments.
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by FSL News | 25 Oct, 2020 | Players Abroad News, Sport News
- Sullay Kaikai made a goal-scoring return as Blackpool ended a run of three straight home defeats with a 1-0 victory over MK Dons at Bloomfield Road.
Seasiders winger Kaikai, back after a month out with a hamstring injury, met CJ Hamilton’s low cross and finished clinically midway through the second half to earn the home side three points.
The match was turning into a real tough battle, with difficult conditions, not helping matters. The first real opportunity came just over an hour into the game when the returning Sullay Kaikai opened the deadlock in the 66th minutes.
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